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BLR-111
Bridging Malleswaram and Swatantra Palya
Area / Length:
324 m
Main access road:
Sampige Road, Platform Road
Nominee:
Hundredhands
Partner:
Priority Interventions
There are 5 key interventions: 1. Addition of a railway overhead pedestrian bridge with lifts 2. Build a footpath connection from the Swatantra Palya to the overhead bridge and from the bridge to the Mantri Square road junction. 3. Reclaim the open dumping space to create play, social infrastructure and amenities for the low-income housing adjacent to the site. 4. Organise under the flyover space and road edge to create a safe space for pedestrians to wait for buses and autos, hawkers and drop-off areas.
Site context
The site is the vital path between the railway track and the Mantri Square Sampige metro station, connecting Swatantra Palya and Malleswaram.By bridging these two residential and commercial zones, the path facilitates seamless multi-modal connectivity. Enhancing this pedestrian route would significantly improve daily commutes for residents navigating between the station and surrounding areas.
Issues
There is no overpass, forcing people to cross railway tracks unsafely. The path is steep, muddy, littered with garbage, and has no street lights. A nearby parking lot is used for dumping old cars and waste.